Rigor Mortis 

FA:  Paul Ross, Layne Potter May 2003 New Route:  Yes Type:  Aid Consensus:  5.8+ C2 [details] Length:  3 pitches, 340 feet, Grade III Views: 662 page views Submitted By: Paul Ross on May 2, 2003 Add Photo  Add Comment

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Paul Ross on Pitch 3 first ascent of Rigor Mortis ...

Description 

The climb is located on the southern end of the Tombstone, about 300' left of The Gift. 3 minute walk from the parking area.

P1. Climb a left facing groove/crack to a large ledge. Bolt belay 60' 5.7

P2. Enter the groove system via a short overhanging section with a very thin crack. Pass one bolt to more thin crack and follow this to a good ledge and a bolt belay. 85' C2

P3. On the right wall of the big corner follow the 1/2" to 1 1/2" crack with an occasional larger cam to the final 1 1/2" crack in the exposed headwall. 180' C2

Protection 

Three sets of Friends up to 3 1/2", two 4s, two 5s. One leeper camhook, 1 set of Stoppers.

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Paul Ross On Pitch 3 . F.A. 'Rigor Mortis'. Tombst...	Paul on the head wall	Paul half way on final pitch